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IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The University of Iowa says it wants to spend up to $45 million on improvements to Kinnick Stadium and about $85 million on a student-housing project.
The Des Moines Register reports (http://dmreg.co/1MwtIXk ) the university outlined plans for the new projects in a document sent to the Board of Regents. The UI will provide more detail at a regents meeting next week.
The university outlined plans to spend $35 million to $45 million on renovations to the stadium, focused on the north end zone. Improvements would include new suites, restroom upgrades and expanded food options.
The UI also wants to spend about $85 million on a student-housing project near the athletic complex that would be financed through athletic department and dormitory revenue bonds.
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